[Rarebooks] FS: 1689 Silversmiths, Carpenters, Tailor Rules in Besancon

[Joslin Hall Rare Books]

TITLE: "Ordonnances Reglemens et Statuts des Arts et Metiers de la Cite
Royale de Besancon"

Printed in Besancon by Louis Rigoine in 1689.

DISCUSSION: A good source of information on trade regulations and
practices in 17th century France. This compilation of rules, regulations
and laws concerning the crafts and trades was published in the important
eastern city of Besancon in 1689, just 11 years after it had formally been
ceded to France as part of the peace of Nijmwegen.

The first section includes general information and regulations, followed
by sections for masons, carpenters, roofers, launderers, metalsmiths,
farriers, pavers, gold & silversmiths, pewterers, cabinetmakers,
hatmakers, tailors, shoemakers, weavers, tanners, saddlers,
harness-makers, apothecaries, surgeons, bakers & pastry makers, and
butchers.

Each section runs five or six pages and touches on the details of
apprenticeships, trade regulations, succession at the death of the master,
and other nuts and bolts aspects of the trades and professions in a 17th
century French city. A valuable source of information. Subsequent editions
were published in 1698 and 1784. None are common OCLC locates only 4
copies of this edition.

DESCRIPTION: Hardcover. 7"x10", 146 pages, [2] leaves, woodcut device on
the title page, woodcut head and tailpieces and initial letters bound in
full period calf with giltwork on the spine.

CONDITION NOTES: Covers rubbed and worn, some light internal browning.

PRICE: $1,800.00

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